Trademark Class 39: Transport, travel and storage
In short: Class 39 is a services class in the Nice Classification used in India. It covers transport of people, animals or goods, packaging, storage and delivery of goods, and travel arrangement. Filing costs ₹4,500 in government fees for individuals, startups and small enterprises.
Reviewed by Sagar Ruparelia, Founder & Head, Ofin Legal.Updated
Official Class 39 heading
Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement.
What Class 39 includes
- Courier services
- Parcel delivery
- Freight forwarding
- Logistics
- Warehousing and storage
- Packaging of goods
- Taxi and cab services
- Ride-hailing via an app
- Car rental
- Bus transport
- Air transport
- Travel and tour booking
- Packers and movers (removal services)
- Parking
- Electricity distribution
Not in Class 39
These are often filed in Class 39 by mistake. They belong in another class:
| Goods or services | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Hotel and accommodation bookings | Class 43: Restaurants, cafes and accommodation |
| Vehicle repair and maintenance | Class 37: Construction, installation and repair |
| Guided tours | Class 41: Education, training and entertainment |
| Insurance during transport | Class 36: Finance, insurance and real estate |
| Electronic data storage | Class 42: Technology, software and scientific services |
Businesses that file in Class 39
Fee to register a trademark in Class 39
| Applicant | Government fee (online) |
|---|---|
| Individual, startup or small enterprise | ₹4,500 |
| All other applicants | ₹9,000 |
Official Form TM-A fee per class. Source: IP India, Forms & Official Fees.
Class 39: frequently asked questions
What is covered under trademark Class 39?
Class 39 is a services class. It covers transport of people, animals or goods, packaging, storage and delivery of goods, and travel arrangement. Examples include courier services, parcel delivery, freight forwarding, logistics, warehousing and storage.
What is not included in Class 39?
Hotel and accommodation bookings: Class 43. Vehicle repair and maintenance: Class 37. Guided tours: Class 41. Insurance during transport: Class 36. Check every product or service you offer, because each must be filed in the class it belongs to.
What is the fee to register a trademark in Class 39?
The government fee is ₹4,500 per class when filed online by an individual, startup or small enterprise, and ₹9,000 for other applicants. Ofin’s trademark registration starts at ₹6,999 inclusive of GST for one class, with the government fee included.
Which businesses register in Class 39?
Travel agency / tour operator, Logistics / courier usually file in Class 39. Travel reservation and arranging transport for tours are Class 39, and hotel bookings are Class 43.
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